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Vibrant Cinema-Themed Painting Exhibition Inaugurated at 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026.  A captivating painting exhibition by the talented students of the AAFT School of Fine Arts inaugurated. During the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida. Inspired by the theme “Cinema,” the exhibition brought together the expressive power of fine arts and the visual language of filmmaking. The exhibition was inaugurated by Sakshi Mehra, President of the Motion Pictures Association, alongside association members Harinder Singh, Joginder Mahajan, G.D. Mehta and Rajinder Singh. Their participation added significance to the occasion, connecting aspiring artists with representatives…

Ganesh Chaturthi Celebrated with Devotion and Grandeur; Dr. Sandeep Marwah Joins Spiritual Evening in New Delhi: Celebrating the spirit of Ganesh Chaturthi, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor of AAFT University of Media & Arts, joined a devotional evening of Ganesh Pujan at the residence of Kumkum Chadha in New Delhi. The occasion was filled with devotion, positivity and prayers for prosperity and well-being. Speaking on the significance of the festival, Dr. Marwah described Lord Ganesh as the deity of wisdom and prosperity and the remover of obstacles. He observed that Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with great…

Film & Television Producers Association Felicitates Dr. Sandeep Marwah at 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026. The Film & Television Producers Association felicitated Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios, Founder of Noida Film City and Chancellor of AAFT University of Media & Arts, on the prestigious stage of the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 at Marwah Studios, Noida Film City. The occasion brought together the Association’s leadership and members to honour Dr. Marwah’s contribution to cinema, television, media education and international cultural cooperation. The felicitation celebrated his sustained efforts to connect creative professionals, support emerging talent and promote understanding…

Moroccan Diplomat Walid Hasbi Honoured at the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 Noida, India. Mr. Walid Hasbi, Counsellor at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco, was formally presented with the Festival Memento by Dr. L. Murugan. Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India, during the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida. The presentation celebrated international friendship and highlighted the importance of cultural engagement between India and Morocco. Mr. Hasbi’s participation brought a valued diplomatic presence to the festival, which provided a platform for dialogue among…

Anita Chandradath Singh of Trinidad and Tobago Honoured at the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 Noida. India: Mrs. Anita Chandradath Singh, wife of H.E. Chandradath Singh, High Commissioner of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago to India, was presented with the Festival Memento by Dr. L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India, during the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida. The presentation marked a warm celebration of friendship and cultural understanding between India and Trinidad and Tobago, highlighting the festival’s role in bringing together…

Cdr. K. L. Ganju Presented with Festival Memento by Dr. L. Murugan at 19th Global Film Festival Noida. Cdr. K. L. Ganju, Honorary Consul General of the Union of the Comoros, was formally presented with the Festival Memento at the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida. The memento was presented by Dr. L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India. The presentation marked a proud moment of international friendship, reflecting the festival’s commitment to encouraging cultural understanding through cinema. Speaking on the occasion, Cdr. K. L. Ganju…

Prasar Bharati CEO Gaurav Dwivedi Presented with Life Membership of International Film and Television Research Centre Noida: Shri Gaurav Dwivedi, IAS, Chief Executive Officer of Prasar Bharati, was formally presented with the Life Membership of the International Film and Television Research Centre during the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida. The membership was presented by Dr. L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India. The occasion brought attention to the importance of research, education and professional exchange in the continued development of Indian cinema and broadcasting.…

Seychelles High Commissioner Presented with Hindi Cinema Samman Patronship at 19th Global Film Festival  Noida: In a proud moment celebrating international cultural friendship, H.E. Harisoa Lalatiana Accouche, High Commissioner of Seychelles to India, was formally presented with the Patronship of Hindi Cinema Samman at the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida. The patronship was presented by Dr. L. Murugan, Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India. The occasion highlighted the role of cinema in strengthening cultural understanding and bringing nations closer together. Hindi Cinema Samman is a…

Dr. Sandeep Marwah Highlights Four Decades of Building North India’s Creative Ecosystem at 19th Global Film Festival Noida : Addressing an international audience at the inauguration of the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026, Dr. Sandeep Marwah, Founder of Noida Film City, President of Marwah Studios and Chancellor of AAFT University of Media & Arts, reflected on a four-decade journey dedicated to developing cinema, television, media education, art and culture in North India. Held at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida, the festival—described by its organisers as the world’s biggest and most vibrant academic film festival—provided a platform to celebrate the…

Dr. L. Murugan Presented with Patronship of Rashtriya Hindi Cinema Samman Samiti at 19th Global Film Festival Noida. Dr. L. Murugan, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India, was presented with the Patronship of the Rashtriya Hindi Cinema Samman Samiti (National Hindi Cinema Awards Committee) during the 19th Global Film Festival Noida 2026 at Marwah Studios, Film City, Noida. Dr. Sandeep Marwah, President of Marwah Studios, Founder of Noida Film City and Chancellor of AAFT University of Media & Arts, presented the patronship, marking a significant occasion for the Committee and its…